Emmet County Master Plan 2019 Survey

Welcome to the Emmet County Master Plan 2019 Survey!

Emmet County is in the process of updating a community-wide Master Plan. A Master Plan sets a vision and guides the
decision-making process for the future use of neighborhoods, the downtown, commercial corridors, parks and recreation
offerings, and transportation in our County.

The Emmet County Master Plan 2019 will be rooted in the desires and vision of residents and stakeholders. This is why we
need you to share your opinions and great ideas for the future of Emmet County.

Thank you!

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1. Where in Emmet County do you live? Please select which Township, City, or Village your housing address resides in. If you are a seasonal resident or non-resident, please refer to the last answer choice.

Bear Creek Township

Bliss Township

Carp Lake Township

Center Township

City of Harbor Springs

City of Petoskey

Cross Village Township

Friendship Township

Littlefield Township

Little Traverse Township

Maple River Township

McKinley Township

Pleasantview Township

Readmond Township

Resort Township

Springvale Township

Village of Alanson

Village of Mackinaw City

Village of Pellston

Wawatam Township

West Traverse Township

If you are a seasonal resident or non-resident, please describe your connection to Emmet County and, generally, where you live other than the County?

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2. What describes your residential status?

I am a full time resident of Emmet County

I own property in Emmet County, but do not reside in Emmet County

I am a seasonal resident of Emmet County

I live outside of Emmet County

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3. How long have you lived in Emmet County, either full time or seasonally?

Less than one year

1 - 5 years

6 - 10 years

11 - 20 years

21 - 30 years

More than 30 years

Not applicable

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4. In the past 5-10 years, Emmet County has become:

More of a place I want to live

Less of a place I want to live

Remained the same

Don't Know

Other Comments

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5. If you are a current resident, do you plan on moving from the County in the next five to ten years?

Yes

If so, why?

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6. What are the things that you find most appealing about Emmet County? (check all that apply)

Entertainment options

Recreation options

The small town feel

It is affordable

Quality of schools

Quality of public safety (police and fire)

Sense of community

Ability to live close to a downtown

Want a community that is less congested and busy

My parent/family live here

Proximity to my employment

Availability of medical care

Shopping options

It is where I grew up

County-run ambulance

County-run medical care facility

Natural areas

Other (please specify)

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7. What are Emmet County's negative aspects? (check all that apply)

Limited lodging options

Limited housing choices

High taxes

Lack of recreational activities within the community

Lack of youth activities

Distance to employment opportunities

Lack of shopping/dining options

Lack of non-motorized transportation (bike paths, sidewalk, curb cuts for handicapped)

Lack of cultural events/entertainment options

Lack of grocery store

Blighted homes

Public safety (police and fire)

Road maintenance

Congestion

Lack of convenient Downtown parking

Lack of community center

Quality of school district

High utility expenses

Lack of access to public transit

Leadership in local government

Loss of natural areas

Other (please specify)

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8. Have you attended a community event, such as the County fair or art in the park, in Emmet County in the past three years? If so, how many?

Yes, 1-2

Yes, 3-4

Yes, 5-6

Yes, 7+

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9. Which events have you attended? How important are these events to you?

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10. For each type of housing listed below, please indicate how much new housing you feel the County needs in the next 5 - 10 years.

	No Opinion	None	Less	Same	More
Single-family	Single-family No Opinion	Single-family None	Single-family Less	Single-family Same	Single-family More
Townhouses / rowhouses	Townhouses / rowhouses No Opinion	Townhouses / rowhouses None	Townhouses / rowhouses Less	Townhouses / rowhouses Same	Townhouses / rowhouses More
Detached townhomes / condos	Detached townhomes / condos No Opinion	Detached townhomes / condos None	Detached townhomes / condos Less	Detached townhomes / condos Same	Detached townhomes / condos More
Multi-family apartment - income restricted	Multi-family apartment - income restricted No Opinion	Multi-family apartment - income restricted None	Multi-family apartment - income restricted Less	Multi-family apartment - income restricted Same	Multi-family apartment - income restricted More
Multi-family apartment - market rate	Multi-family apartment - market rate No Opinion	Multi-family apartment - market rate None	Multi-family apartment - market rate Less	Multi-family apartment - market rate Same	Multi-family apartment - market rate More
Senior housing - independent living	Senior housing - independent living No Opinion	Senior housing - independent living None	Senior housing - independent living Less	Senior housing - independent living Same	Senior housing - independent living More
Senior housing - assisted living	Senior housing - assisted living No Opinion	Senior housing - assisted living None	Senior housing - assisted living Less	Senior housing - assisted living Same	Senior housing - assisted living More
Senior housing - full service community	Senior housing - full service community No Opinion	Senior housing - full service community None	Senior housing - full service community Less	Senior housing - full service community Same	Senior housing - full service community More
Downtown apartments/lofts	Downtown apartments/lofts No Opinion	Downtown apartments/lofts None	Downtown apartments/lofts Less	Downtown apartments/lofts Same	Downtown apartments/lofts More
Micro-housing (less than 500 sq. ft)	Micro-housing (less than 500 sq. ft) No Opinion	Micro-housing (less than 500 sq. ft) None	Micro-housing (less than 500 sq. ft) Less	Micro-housing (less than 500 sq. ft) Same	Micro-housing (less than 500 sq. ft) More
Accessory dwellings (granny flats, in-law suites, etc.)	Accessory dwellings (granny flats, in-law suites, etc.) No Opinion	Accessory dwellings (granny flats, in-law suites, etc.) None	Accessory dwellings (granny flats, in-law suites, etc.) Less	Accessory dwellings (granny flats, in-law suites, etc.) Same	Accessory dwellings (granny flats, in-law suites, etc.) More

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11. How important are each of the following development priorities for Emmet County to address over the next five to ten years?

	No Opinion	Not Important At All	Somewhat Important	Important	Extremely Important
Improve appearance of residential neighborhoods	Improve appearance of residential neighborhoods No Opinion	Improve appearance of residential neighborhoods Not Important At All	Improve appearance of residential neighborhoods Somewhat Important	Improve appearance of residential neighborhoods Important	Improve appearance of residential neighborhoods Extremely Important
Address blight and vacant homes	Address blight and vacant homes No Opinion	Address blight and vacant homes Not Important At All	Address blight and vacant homes Somewhat Important	Address blight and vacant homes Important	Address blight and vacant homes Extremely Important
Increase supply of affordable housing	Increase supply of affordable housing No Opinion	Increase supply of affordable housing Not Important At All	Increase supply of affordable housing Somewhat Important	Increase supply of affordable housing Important	Increase supply of affordable housing Extremely Important
Increase availability of senior housing	Increase availability of senior housing No Opinion	Increase availability of senior housing Not Important At All	Increase availability of senior housing Somewhat Important	Increase availability of senior housing Important	Increase availability of senior housing Extremely Important
Install sidewalks community-wide	Install sidewalks community-wide No Opinion	Install sidewalks community-wide Not Important At All	Install sidewalks community-wide Somewhat Important	Install sidewalks community-wide Important	Install sidewalks community-wide Extremely Important
Increase the public transit program	Increase the public transit program No Opinion	Increase the public transit program Not Important At All	Increase the public transit program Somewhat Important	Increase the public transit program Important	Increase the public transit program Extremely Important
Expand the existing non-motorized network within Emmet County	Expand the existing non-motorized network within Emmet County No Opinion	Expand the existing non-motorized network within Emmet County Not Important At All	Expand the existing non-motorized network within Emmet County Somewhat Important	Expand the existing non-motorized network within Emmet County Important	Expand the existing non-motorized network within Emmet County Extremely Important
Expand the existing non-motorized network to connect regionally	Expand the existing non-motorized network to connect regionally No Opinion	Expand the existing non-motorized network to connect regionally Not Important At All	Expand the existing non-motorized network to connect regionally Somewhat Important	Expand the existing non-motorized network to connect regionally Important	Expand the existing non-motorized network to connect regionally Extremely Important
Provide incentives to attract commercial/industrial development	Provide incentives to attract commercial/industrial development No Opinion	Provide incentives to attract commercial/industrial development Not Important At All	Provide incentives to attract commercial/industrial development Somewhat Important	Provide incentives to attract commercial/industrial development Important	Provide incentives to attract commercial/industrial development Extremely Important
Expand commercial and industrial development	Expand commercial and industrial development No Opinion	Expand commercial and industrial development Not Important At All	Expand commercial and industrial development Somewhat Important	Expand commercial and industrial development Important	Expand commercial and industrial development Extremely Important
Create community wayfinding signage for key County assets including Downtown, trails, and parks	Create community wayfinding signage for key County assets including Downtown, trails, and parks No Opinion	Create community wayfinding signage for key County assets including Downtown, trails, and parks Not Important At All	Create community wayfinding signage for key County assets including Downtown, trails, and parks Somewhat Important	Create community wayfinding signage for key County assets including Downtown, trails, and parks Important	Create community wayfinding signage for key County assets including Downtown, trails, and parks Extremely Important
Construct uniform welcome markers at each of the County main entrances	Construct uniform welcome markers at each of the County main entrances No Opinion	Construct uniform welcome markers at each of the County main entrances Not Important At All	Construct uniform welcome markers at each of the County main entrances Somewhat Important	Construct uniform welcome markers at each of the County main entrances Important	Construct uniform welcome markers at each of the County main entrances Extremely Important
Expand Emmet County's recreational programming and facilities	Expand Emmet County's recreational programming and facilities No Opinion	Expand Emmet County's recreational programming and facilities Not Important At All	Expand Emmet County's recreational programming and facilities Somewhat Important	Expand Emmet County's recreational programming and facilities Important	Expand Emmet County's recreational programming and facilities Extremely Important
Incorporate art (sculpture, statues, murals) into public spaces and onto public infrastructure	Incorporate art (sculpture, statues, murals) into public spaces and onto public infrastructure No Opinion	Incorporate art (sculpture, statues, murals) into public spaces and onto public infrastructure Not Important At All	Incorporate art (sculpture, statues, murals) into public spaces and onto public infrastructure Somewhat Important	Incorporate art (sculpture, statues, murals) into public spaces and onto public infrastructure Important	Incorporate art (sculpture, statues, murals) into public spaces and onto public infrastructure Extremely Important
Improve non-motorized accessibility (sidewalks and accessibility) to open spaces and recreational areas	Improve non-motorized accessibility (sidewalks and accessibility) to open spaces and recreational areas No Opinion	Improve non-motorized accessibility (sidewalks and accessibility) to open spaces and recreational areas Not Important At All	Improve non-motorized accessibility (sidewalks and accessibility) to open spaces and recreational areas Somewhat Important	Improve non-motorized accessibility (sidewalks and accessibility) to open spaces and recreational areas Important	Improve non-motorized accessibility (sidewalks and accessibility) to open spaces and recreational areas Extremely Important
Preserve natural features (floodplains, woodlands, and stream shoreline)	Preserve natural features (floodplains, woodlands, and stream shoreline) No Opinion	Preserve natural features (floodplains, woodlands, and stream shoreline) Not Important At All	Preserve natural features (floodplains, woodlands, and stream shoreline) Somewhat Important	Preserve natural features (floodplains, woodlands, and stream shoreline) Important	Preserve natural features (floodplains, woodlands, and stream shoreline) Extremely Important
Improve road maintenance	Improve road maintenance No Opinion	Improve road maintenance Not Important At All	Improve road maintenance Somewhat Important	Improve road maintenance Important	Improve road maintenance Extremely Important
Improve broadband access to all properties	Improve broadband access to all properties No Opinion	Improve broadband access to all properties Not Important At All	Improve broadband access to all properties Somewhat Important	Improve broadband access to all properties Important	Improve broadband access to all properties Extremely Important

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12. How important are each of the following conservation and sustainability priorities for the County in the next 5-10 years?

	No Opinion	Not Important at All	Somewhat Important	Important	Extremely Important
Solar Energy	Solar Energy No Opinion	Solar Energy Not Important at All	Solar Energy Somewhat Important	Solar Energy Important	Solar Energy Extremely Important
Wind Energy	Wind Energy No Opinion	Wind Energy Not Important at All	Wind Energy Somewhat Important	Wind Energy Important	Wind Energy Extremely Important
Wildlife Corridors	Wildlife Corridors No Opinion	Wildlife Corridors Not Important at All	Wildlife Corridors Somewhat Important	Wildlife Corridors Important	Wildlife Corridors Extremely Important
Shoreline/Beach Protection	Shoreline/Beach Protection No Opinion	Shoreline/Beach Protection Not Important at All	Shoreline/Beach Protection Somewhat Important	Shoreline/Beach Protection Important	Shoreline/Beach Protection Extremely Important
Woodland Protection	Woodland Protection No Opinion	Woodland Protection Not Important at All	Woodland Protection Somewhat Important	Woodland Protection Important	Woodland Protection Extremely Important
Farmland Protection	Farmland Protection No Opinion	Farmland Protection Not Important at All	Farmland Protection Somewhat Important	Farmland Protection Important	Farmland Protection Extremely Important
Inland Lake Preservation	Inland Lake Preservation No Opinion	Inland Lake Preservation Not Important at All	Inland Lake Preservation Somewhat Important	Inland Lake Preservation Important	Inland Lake Preservation Extremely Important
Wetland Preservation	Wetland Preservation No Opinion	Wetland Preservation Not Important at All	Wetland Preservation Somewhat Important	Wetland Preservation Important	Wetland Preservation Extremely Important
Watershed Preservation	Watershed Preservation No Opinion	Watershed Preservation Not Important at All	Watershed Preservation Somewhat Important	Watershed Preservation Important	Watershed Preservation Extremely Important
Public Transportation	Public Transportation No Opinion	Public Transportation Not Important at All	Public Transportation Somewhat Important	Public Transportation Important	Public Transportation Extremely Important
Non-Motorized Transportation	Non-Motorized Transportation No Opinion	Non-Motorized Transportation Not Important at All	Non-Motorized Transportation Somewhat Important	Non-Motorized Transportation Important	Non-Motorized Transportation Extremely Important

Other (please specify)

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13. What new types of businesses or service providers would you like to see in the community?

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14. Please identify additional development priorities (or developments that should be discouraged!) for the County that were not addressed in the above questions.

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15. Do you own Lakefront property (on Lake Michigan or an inland lake)?

Yes

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16. If yes, has your property been impacted by fluctuating lake levels? Describe how.

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17. If no, have your visits to Lake Michigan or inland lakes been impacted by fluctuating lake levels? Describe how.

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18. Describe your level of support for programs to preserve lakefronts and protect watersheds

	Strongly Oppose	Oppose	Support	Strongly Support	No Opinion
Zoning Regulations on Lakefront Development	Zoning Regulations on Lakefront Development Strongly Oppose	Zoning Regulations on Lakefront Development Oppose	Zoning Regulations on Lakefront Development Support	Zoning Regulations on Lakefront Development Strongly Support	Zoning Regulations on Lakefront Development No Opinion
Reduced housing or building density along lakefronts	Reduced housing or building density along lakefronts Strongly Oppose	Reduced housing or building density along lakefronts Oppose	Reduced housing or building density along lakefronts Support	Reduced housing or building density along lakefronts Strongly Support	Reduced housing or building density along lakefronts No Opinion
Conservation Easements along lakefronts	Conservation Easements along lakefronts Strongly Oppose	Conservation Easements along lakefronts Oppose	Conservation Easements along lakefronts Support	Conservation Easements along lakefronts Strongly Support	Conservation Easements along lakefronts No Opinion
Conservation Easements to protect watersheds	Conservation Easements to protect watersheds Strongly Oppose	Conservation Easements to protect watersheds Oppose	Conservation Easements to protect watersheds Support	Conservation Easements to protect watersheds Strongly Support	Conservation Easements to protect watersheds No Opinion
Distribution of best practices information to private property owners	Distribution of best practices information to private property owners Strongly Oppose	Distribution of best practices information to private property owners Oppose	Distribution of best practices information to private property owners Support	Distribution of best practices information to private property owners Strongly Support	Distribution of best practices information to private property owners No Opinion
Private conservation agreements between neighboring property owners	Private conservation agreements between neighboring property owners Strongly Oppose	Private conservation agreements between neighboring property owners Oppose	Private conservation agreements between neighboring property owners Support	Private conservation agreements between neighboring property owners Strongly Support	Private conservation agreements between neighboring property owners No Opinion
Public or non-profit acquisition of lakefront land for preservation	Public or non-profit acquisition of lakefront land for preservation Strongly Oppose	Public or non-profit acquisition of lakefront land for preservation Oppose	Public or non-profit acquisition of lakefront land for preservation Support	Public or non-profit acquisition of lakefront land for preservation Strongly Support	Public or non-profit acquisition of lakefront land for preservation No Opinion
Public or non-profit acquisition of land to protect watersheds	Public or non-profit acquisition of land to protect watersheds Strongly Oppose	Public or non-profit acquisition of land to protect watersheds Oppose	Public or non-profit acquisition of land to protect watersheds Support	Public or non-profit acquisition of land to protect watersheds Strongly Support	Public or non-profit acquisition of land to protect watersheds No Opinion
Construction of public sewers in lakefront neighborhoods	Construction of public sewers in lakefront neighborhoods Strongly Oppose	Construction of public sewers in lakefront neighborhoods Oppose	Construction of public sewers in lakefront neighborhoods Support	Construction of public sewers in lakefront neighborhoods Strongly Support	Construction of public sewers in lakefront neighborhoods No Opinion
Investment in Green Energy, Public Transportation, and other areas to combat climate change	Investment in Green Energy, Public Transportation, and other areas to combat climate change Strongly Oppose	Investment in Green Energy, Public Transportation, and other areas to combat climate change Oppose	Investment in Green Energy, Public Transportation, and other areas to combat climate change Support	Investment in Green Energy, Public Transportation, and other areas to combat climate change Strongly Support	Investment in Green Energy, Public Transportation, and other areas to combat climate change No Opinion

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19. How would you rate the effectiveness of EMGO, the Emmet County Public Transportation system?

Extremely effective

Very effective

Somewhat effective

Not so effective

Not at all effective

I've never heard of EMGO, the Emmet County Public Transportation System

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20. In your opinion, what would make EMGO more effective?

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21. How would you rate the importance of the Emmet County Medical Care Facility, Bay Bluffs?

Extremely important

Very important

Somewhat important

Not so important

Not at all important

I've never heard of the Emmet County Medical Care Facility, Bay Bluffs

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22. I believe parks, trails, open space, and recreational programs are vital in our community.

Strongly agree

Agree

Somewhat agree

Neither agree nor disagree

Somewhat disagree

Disagree

Strongly disagree

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23. Which Emmet County parks, trails, and recreation facilities are you familiar with or have visited in the past?

Headlands dark sky park

Cecil Bay Park

Carp Lake Emmet County property

Maple River Emmet County property

Camp Petosega

Non-motorized trails (county/state/local)

Other (please specify)

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24. What do you like best about Emmet County parks, trail, and recreation facilities ?

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25. What type of recreational amenity or facility would you like to see increased in Emmet County? (select all that apply):

Annual events

Bicycling trails

Boat launches

Campgrounds

Canoeing or kayaking

Community pools

Disc golf

Dog parks

Environmental/ Nature education programs

Fishing access

Gathering spaces (ex: picnic, grilling, etc.)

Horseback riding

Mountain bike trail

Nature preserves

Organized sports

Paired trails

Pickleball courts

Playground structures

River tubing

Splash Pad parks

Swimming/ beach enjoyment

Trails next to rivers

Unpaved trails

Walking trails

Wetland/ Woodland areas

Wildlife watching

None, we have enough recreational amenities and facilities in Emmet County

Other (please specify)

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26. If there is a person with a disability in your household, what would make Emmet County parks and recreation more user friendly? (select all that apply):

Accessibility within park spaces (connections)

Accessible parking

Accessible playgrounds

Accessible spectators' viewing areas

Accessible waterfront access

Flatter, easier grades

Interpretive signage

N/A (no one with a disability in our household)

Paved trails

Other (please specify)

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1. Where in Emmet County do you live? Please select which Township, City, or Village your housing address resides in. If you are a seasonal resident or non-resident, please refer to the last answer choice.

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2. What describes your residential status?

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3. How long have you lived in Emmet County, either full time or seasonally?

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4. In the past 5-10 years, Emmet County has become:

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5. If you are a current resident, do you plan on moving from the County in the next five to ten years?

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6. What are the things that you find most appealing about Emmet County? (check all that apply)

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7. What are Emmet County's negative aspects? (check all that apply)

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8. Have you attended a community event, such as the County fair or art in the park, in Emmet County in the past three years? If so, how many?

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9. Which events have you attended? How important are these events to you?

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10. For each type of housing listed below, please indicate how much new housing you feel the County needs in the next 5 - 10 years.

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11. How important are each of the following development priorities for Emmet County to address over the next five to ten years?

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12. How important are each of the following conservation and sustainability priorities for the County in the next 5-10 years?

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13. What new types of businesses or service providers would you like to see in the community?

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14. Please identify additional development priorities (or developments that should be discouraged!) for the County that were not addressed in the above questions.

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15. Do you own Lakefront property (on Lake Michigan or an inland lake)?

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16. If yes, has your property been impacted by fluctuating lake levels? Describe how.

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17. If no, have your visits to Lake Michigan or inland lakes been impacted by fluctuating lake levels? Describe how.

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18. Describe your level of support for programs to preserve lakefronts and protect watersheds

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19. How would you rate the effectiveness of EMGO, the Emmet County Public Transportation system?

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20. In your opinion, what would make EMGO more effective?

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21. How would you rate the importance of the Emmet County Medical Care Facility, Bay Bluffs?

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22. I believe parks, trails, open space, and recreational programs are vital in our community.

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23. Which Emmet County parks, trails, and recreation facilities are you familiar with or have visited in the past?

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24. What do you like best about Emmet County parks, trail, and recreation facilities ?

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25. What type of recreational amenity or facility would you like to see increased in Emmet County? (select all that apply):

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26. If there is a person with a disability in your household, what would make Emmet County parks and recreation more user friendly? (select all that apply):

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27. What is the best way to inform you about Emmet County parks, trails, facilities, and recreational programs ? (check all that apply):

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28. When you're driving your car, do you find any roadways or intersections in the County unsafe or otherwise frustrating? Which ones?

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29. Please share any additional comments and thank you again for your participation!